Spain’s forgotten how to play.

And another one in the books. Had a wonderful conversation in this SimpleCoach to Coach, with Charlie Johnson, Head Men's Coach @GoMustangSports . Will be watching this program grow under his leadership. @SUmustangSoccer @StevensonU youtu.be/WF3jPPlIZPA?si=TI1h… via @YouTube

Brutal

A privilege and an honor to be the best D3 soccer podcast in the entire country! Hope to be back on soon!

Finally got a chance to speak with a longtime listener, now head coach. Hope you enjoy this SimpleCoach to Coach with Marco DeVito, Head Men's Coach @nicholscollege youtu.be/URGbifzI6n4?si=shOd… @UnitedCoaches @ncbison

And we wonder why we haven't won yet....

Spent the weekend refereeing the #SunburstTournament hosted by the @wwpsa . Second to last game, I was on a break and went for some coffee. When I returned, the amount of vitriol hurled to the center ref was over the top. Now keep in mind, these are not future stars in the game. Some girls couldn't even kick the ball. Meanwhile, the center ref, 26 years old and with quality, decides after one particular parental outburst calls the game with a minute and a half left on the clock. At that point it got interesting. One parent ran across the field to celebrate with his daughters team. Another parent walked up to me and an AR to argue that it was unfair to call the game with so little time left. A third women walked across the field screaming and tried to get to the center ref who was sitting down at this point and visibly upset. I stood in her way and repeatedly told her to get away. When she realized I wasn't messing around, she turned around and left. Keep in mind, this was U13. And as far as I can tell, the tournament organizers did nothing. The field Marshall's were more concerned with the fact that the next game was going to start late.

The death of the dictionary

If @ussoccer has not called Pep Guardiola to see if he would be interested in coaching the national team, I would consider that a dereliction of duty.

GAMEDAY!! The Raiders open up the College World Series today against #9 Simpson!! 📍: Salem, Va. 🕐: 6:30 PM 📺: ncaa.com/champs-pass 📊: odaconline.com/sidearmstats/… #GoMountGo

Finding the contrast between @CanadaSoccerEN gearing up for the @WorldCupEN and @ussoccer lurching along ... interesting, to say the least. Canada is treating the tournament as a genuine catalyst for long-term growth. It reminds of how it felt for the US in 1994. With a seemingly clear plan, they're investing in grassroots development, coach education, referee programs, and the new Northern Super League. Under @jessemarsch the men's national team has shown real progress and cohesion, using the home advantage to build a stronger football culture from the ground up. And it certainly explains why they extended his contract to 2030. If there is one thing he can do, is bring energy and purpose to the cause ... It's a thoughtful, forward-looking approach focused on building a legacy ... growing participation, infrastructure, and the next generation of players. In contrast, the U.S. soccer ecosystem feels bogged down in familiar cycles of internal politics, coaching instability, and underperformance relative to expectations. Leadership is largely silent, or like Matt Crocker, have left for greener pastures. Despite massive market potential, MLS challenges, federation issues, and inconsistent results have left the USMNT navigating a narrative of mediocrity rather than dominance on home soil. The World Cup isn't just about hosting matches, its where you go afterward. Canada appears poised to maximize this moment for sustainable growth. The question for American soccer leaders is whether they can move past the stagnant state of the game, and elevate it instead.

Next stop - Salem, Virginia for the 2026 Softball World Series!

SB: WORLD SERIES BOUND!! The Raiders beat UMass Dartmouth 4-1 in game two of the Super Regional to advance to their first ever College World Series!! #GoMountGo

Long awaited conversation with the Head Coach of the Men's Division III National Champions, @TuftsJumbos . Always a great guest. SimpleCoach to Coach w/ Kyle Dezotell, Head Men's Coach @TuftsAthletics @TuftsMensSoccer @TuftsUniversity youtu.be/XuvnDhILg6M?si=xJzp… via @YouTube

Catching with newly minted head coach, Colby Gay. First spoke with him when he was an assistant @CortlandSoccer , and excited to see him take the next step. SimpleCoach to Coach w/ Colby Gay, Head Men's Coach ⁨@PennStateHarrisburg⁩ youtu.be/NNKIFFESguw?si=tGqe… via @YouTube